It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the official online platform of the Institute of Education, University of Ibadan.

As I assume the responsibility of leading this distinguished Institute, I do so with a deep appreciation of its history, achievements and enduring contributions to education in Nigeria and beyond. I also recognise the responsibility before us to build on this strong foundation and position the Institute for greater relevance, innovation and impact.

Established during the 1956/57 academic session, the Institute of Education has remained an important centre for teacher education, educational research, evaluation, capacity development and public service. Over the decades, the Institute has contributed significantly to the development of professionals, institutions and policies within the education sector.

A major part of this legacy is the International Centre for Educational Evaluation (ICEE), established in 1973. Through the ICEE, the Institute has played a pioneering role in the training of educational evaluators, researchers and assessment professionals in Nigeria and across Africa.

Many of our graduates have gone on to serve in universities, ministries of education, examination bodies and other important educational organisations, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), National Examinations Council (NECO) and National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB).

Our postgraduate programmes continue to provide advanced training in key areas of educational evaluation, including Test and Measurement, Large-Scale Assessment, Curriculum Evaluation and Project Evaluation, as well as doctoral studies in Educational Evaluation and postgraduate training in Monitoring and Evaluation.

As education continues to evolve, the Institute must also continue to respond to new realities. We are committed to strengthening our teaching, research and professional programmes while embracing relevant developments in digital learning, educational technology, artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making and contemporary assessment practices.

Our approach to innovation will remain guided by academic integrity, ethical responsibility and sound educational principles. Technology must support, rather than weaken, the critical roles of educators, researchers and professional judgement.

Research remains central to our mandate. The Institute will continue to promote research that addresses real educational challenges and contributes meaningfully to policy and practice. We will encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, grant-driven research, staff and student publications, and stronger links between research findings and practical educational solutions.

We also value the rich intellectual heritage of the Institute and the contributions of distinguished scholars who have shaped its development over the years. The wisdom and experience of respected scholars, including Professor Emeritus E. A. Yoloye, widely regarded as the Father of Educational Evaluation in Africa, Professor Emeritus Pai Obanya, and many other distinguished scholars who have shaped the Institute’s intellectual tradition, remain invaluable resources for mentoring younger academics and strengthening the culture of scholarship within the Institute.

Partnership is equally important to our future. The Institute has a long tradition of collaboration with government agencies, educational institutions and international development organisations. We will continue to strengthen existing relationships and explore new partnerships with universities, examination bodies, professional organisations, development partners, private-sector organisations and research institutions.

Our students remain at the centre of our work. We are committed to creating an environment that supports learning, critical thinking, research, innovation and professional development. Our goal is to produce graduates who are not only knowledgeable, but also capable of applying evidence, exercising sound judgement and contributing meaningfully to educational development.

Our alumni are also an important part of the Institute’s strength. We look forward to deeper engagement with our alumni through mentorship, networking, collaborative research and institutional development.

As we move forward, our vision is to build an Institute that is research-driven, globally connected, digitally responsive, professionally relevant and strongly committed to educational transformation.

This vision can only be achieved through the collective commitment of our staff, students, alumni, partners, the University administration and all friends of the Institute.

I therefore invite you to explore our programmes, engage with our research, connect with our academic community and partner with us in advancing research.

Together, we will preserve the legacy of the Institute while building a stronger, more innovative and more impactful future.

Welcome to the Institute of Education, University of Ibadan.

Welcome to a community of scholarship, evaluation, innovation and impact.